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Born and raised in the West Tennessee area, Jackson native Dustin "Dizzy D" Warren has been destined for a music career since he was old enough to walk. Coming from a family with a diverse musical background, Dizzy quickly took an interest in the world of music. Both his father and older brother were excellent musicians, playing nearly every instrument imaginable while singing rock and country tunes. Like so many others, Dizzy got his start in music by singing every Sunday at his local church. However, as he grew older, Dizzy realized that his true calling was a form of music that no one else in his family had yet explored, hip-hop.

Despite his mother's warnings not to get involved with hip-hop music, Dizzy and his childhood friend, J Beats, began secretly making rap songs during their early high school years. J Beats would produce the records while Dizzy focused on honing his lyrical skills. While laying the groundwork for his music career, Dizzy also became the first ever 4-sport athlete at his high school, and graduated with honors near the top of his class. Rather than pursuing rap music immediately, Dizzy decided to enroll in college courses at the University of Memphis.

Throughout his collegiate term, Dizzy amassed an extensive network in the world of hip-hop. While earning his degree, Dizzy wrote literally hundreds of songs as his lyrical prowess continued to improve. He landed songs on three extremely successful underground compilation mixtapes while in Memphis. Additionally, Dizzy started gaining citywide recognition for both his hot verses and high-energy performances. His fans even crowned him with the nickname "Young Larry Bird" because he calls all his shots. Notable performances in Dizzy's career include a spot in the Source Magazine Hip-Hop Showcase, headlining Memphis' annual Africa in April festival, and numerous shows at local clubs such as Newby's and the Plush. Dizzy recently received his Bachelor's degree from the U of M, while also garnering campus recognition by being chosen for the prestigious Greek Man of the Year award.

Now finished with his collegiate years, Dizzy has turned his full focus to his first love, music. Taking full advantage of the digital age, Dizzy has put forth a concerted effort to market his music through the internet, namely on the ever popular MySpace.com, along with achieving top 10 status with the single Wood Grain Grippin on Wemix.com. A buzz is also building in the streets, as Dizzy has multiple placements on official Slip-n-Slide DJs mixtapes both in the United States and overseas. Due to increasing popularity, Wood Grain Grippin, is all ready spinning in various radio markets across the United States, so keep your ears open for a fresh, new sound from one of Jackson's finest. With his first solo album, Check Me Out, set for worldwide major distribution in Spring of '09, Dizzy looks to be one of the first few artists to put Jackson, TN on the map across the globe!

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